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Lennar · 2 weeks ago

Principal Security Engineer - IAM

Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates. The Principal Security Engineer is responsible for driving the overall security strategy of the organization, focusing on designing cutting-edge security solutions and leading the response to complex security challenges.

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Responsibilities

Define and lead the implementation of the organization’s security strategy, with a focus on Cloud Security, Identity Access Management, and all other aspects of Cybersecurity
Architect and oversee the deployment of IAM solutions across both on-premise and cloud environments, ensuring they meet the highest standards of security
Lead the most complex security assessments, including threat modeling, red teaming, and cloud security reviews
Collaborate with executive leadership to ensure that security initiatives align with the organization’s strategic goals and risk appetite
Act as the technical lead for large-scale security projects, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery
Architect and implement solutions across workforce IAM, PAM, and customer IAM ecosystems
Provide thought leadership in adopting passwordless authentication, passkeys, adaptive MFA, and AI-driven access orchestration strategies
Engineer integrations with Agentic AI tools for intelligent decisioning, policy enforcement, and autonomous identity lifecycle operations
Develop and implement automated provisioning/deprovisioning workflows
Ensure integration of IAM with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and SaaS applications
Mentor and develop the skills of senior security engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation

Qualification

Identity Access ManagementCloud SecurityIAM Solutions DesignSecurity FrameworksAutomation ScriptingFederation ProtocolsDirectory ServicesIndustry CertificationsLeadership SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline; Master's degree is highly preferred
Minimum of 10 years in security engineering, with significant expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Demonstrated success in leading large-scale IAM initiatives and formulating security strategies for complex organizations
Design and hands-on engineering across IAM: Identity Providers (such as Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Ping, ForgeRock), Identity Governance & Administration (SailPoint, Saviynt), Privileged Access Management (CyberArk, Delinea, HashiCorp Vault), and Customer IAM (Auth0, PingOne—preferred)
Deep understanding of federation protocols (SAML, OAuth2.0, OIDC), SCIM, and RESTful APIs
Hands-on experience with Active Directory, LDAP, and cloud IAM solutions (Azure, AWS, GCP)
Solid foundation in Zero Trust architecture and contemporary security standards
Proficient in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, Java, or RESTful APIs
Recognized industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, or equivalent credentials
Exceptional leadership and communication abilities, capable of influencing executive decision-makers and directing cross-functional teams

Preferred

Customer IAM (Auth0, PingOne—preferred)

Benefits

Robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%
Paid Parental Leave
Associate Assistance Plan
Education Assistance Program
Up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance
Up to three weeks of vacation annually
Generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies
New Hire Referral Bonus Program
Significant Home Purchase Discounts
Everyone’s Included Day

Company

Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is one of the nation's leading builders of quality homes for all generations.

H1B Sponsorship

Lennar has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (25)
2024 (16)
2023 (8)
2022 (6)
2021 (2)
2020 (7)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$747.2M
Key Investors
Berkshire Hathaway
2025-05-12Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2023-08-14Post Ipo Equity· $17.2M
2014-01-02Post Ipo Debt· $30M

Leadership Team

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Bruce E. Gross
CEO Lennar Financial Services
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Stuart Miller
Co-Chief Executive Officer
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